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Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game to be published by Behaviour Interactive and Gambit Digital
Behaviour Interactive and Gambit Digital will publish Giant Light Studios' surreal corporate horror deckbuilder, Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game, for PC via Steam. The game blends Minesweeper-inspired deduction, push-your-luck mechanics, and roguelike deckbuilding. A release date has not yet been announced, but a new gameplay trailer has been released.
Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game is Minesweeper but a deckbuilder where you're trapped in a horrible murder-lift
Mr Magpie's Harmless Card Game, developed by Giant Light Games and published by Behaviour, is a deckbuilder inspired by Minesweeper. Players navigate a deadly elevator, earning money by avoiding 'JERRY' cards while trying to escape a puppet overlord. The game features metaprogression with unlockable perks and is available on Steam.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns arrives in August
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, a modern reimagining of the classic Amiga strategy game, is set to launch on August 13th. The remake will feature multiple game modes, including a Retro Mode for the original experience, a Classic Mode with updated visuals and mechanics, and a new roguelite deck-builder Kingdom Mode.
Next Vampire Survivors DLC Expansion Is Legacy of the Bloodmoon
Poncle has announced a new DLC expansion for Vampire Survivors, titled Legacy of the Bloodmoon, which will feature new characters, weapons, and a new stage called Red Moon Manor XL. The DLC is slated for release in 2026 and will be available on all platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and mobile devices. The announcement was made during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, with a trailer and Steam page providing further details.
Creature-Collecting Deckbuilder Montabi Gets August Release on Xbox and PC
The creature-collecting deckbuilder roguelike Montabi will launch on August 6th, 2026, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Mankibo and published by Akupara Games, the game features tactical grid-based combat and creature evolution. A playable demo is currently available on Steam.
PAY 2 WIN: The World is Mine launches into 1.0, and the numbers have escaped containment
Patriots Division has launched its incremental strategy deckbuilder, PAY 2 WIN: The World is Mine, into version 1.0 on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to grow a game studio into an empire through strategic placement, optimization, and new progression systems like The Forge and The Planetarium.
Moonsigil Atlas is a genuine delight that makes you rethink deckbuilders
Moonsigil Atlas is a unique deckbuilder that reinvents the genre by replacing energy systems with a shape-fitting mechanic on a battle board. Players must strategically place cards with corresponding shapes to attack enemies and defend the central 'Moon'. The game features three unlockable characters, a non-linear upgrade system, and cosmic enemies that alter combat rules, offering a challenging and inventive experience.
New save slot system, gameplay overhaul, balance changes, improved feedback systems and dozens of QOL
58BLADES and Human Qube Games have released a major Early Access update for Handmancers, a first-person roguelite deckbuilder. The update, driven by community feedback, introduces multiple save slots, overhauls SPRINT mechanics, improves combat feedback, and rebalances various game elements. Handmancers is available on Steam Early Access.
Tiny indie team Sonderland will launch THE FIRST MILLION on June 26
Indie developer Sonderland Games announced that their money-making deckbuilder, The First Million, will launch on June 26, 2026. The game combines idle game mechanics with roguelike deckbuilder strategy and will be available on PC, iOS, and Android.
Echo Generation 2 Lands Day One On Game Pass!
Echo Generation 2 has launched day one on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. The sequel shifts from small-town mystery to sci-fi, featuring six playable characters, deckbuilding combat with over 150 cards, and a unique voxel art style.
Check out the demo for Topdeck Automat, blending autobattlers and deck-builders
Topdeck Automat, a new game from Ludokultur that combines autobattler and roguelike deck-builder mechanics, has released a demo with native Linux support. The game features over 200 cards with a free-form upgrade system, over 100 modules, 50 enemy types, and 30 unlockable characters. The developer has also overhauled the combat UI and added new features since the last playtest.
Lucky Break Announced on Steam
Ian Durra announced Lucky Break, a slot-machine roguelike deckbuilder set to release on Steam in August 2026. Players take on the role of an addict trying to pay off mob debts by playing a cursed slot machine, with gameplay featuring talking to mobsters, spinning slots, and purchasing drinks to influence outcomes.
The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards Announced
Ep1t0me Studios and Automatic Pictures have announced The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, a single-player deckbuilder game. The title is set to be released for Windows PC via Steam in the summer.
Frank Beddor’s Best-Selling Universe Returns with Strategic New Video Game Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards
Author Frank Beddor announced a new video game, The Looking Glass Wars: House of Cards, set to release on PC via Steam in summer 2026. This single-player strategic deck builder, inspired by tabletop games, features a quest-based progression system and a persistent campaign. The announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Beddor's best-selling trilogy and will be accompanied by a Kickstarter for an artbook.
Roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND launches this summer
The roguelite strategy deckbuilder auto-battler Sangokushi BOND, produced by former SEGA producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama, is set to launch this summer. Further details regarding its release are expected soon.
Black Jacket launch trailer – narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder hits Nintendo Switch
Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder where players gamble souls against spirits in the afterlife, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique take on blackjack, challenging players to exploit rule-bending cards and understand opponents' stories to earn coins and escape the underworld. The game is available as a digital download.
Gamecity Hamburg Supports Five New Games with Prototype Funding
Gamecity Hamburg, an initiative of Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, is providing up to 80,000 euros in prototype funding to five game development projects based in Hamburg. The selected games include Manor Cartographer, Odem, Welken, Ungradable: Twisted Card Grading, and The Wrong Horse. A second funding round is scheduled for fall 2026.
All Will Rise devs 'definitely expect some pushback from Western audiences' over its depiction of violent…
The narrative-driven deckbuilder All Will Rise, developed by Speculative Agency, explores themes of activism and ecoterrorism, with narrative director Meghna Jayanth expecting potential pushback from Western audiences regarding its depiction of violence. The game is set in a fictional Indian-inspired city and aims to represent the plight of indigenous peoples and activists facing severe oppression. While a demo is available, a release date has not yet been announced.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Crunchyroll Adds Card-Battler Visual Novel Battle Suit Aces to Its Android Vault
Crunchyroll has added the card-battler visual novel Battle Suit Aces to its Android Game Vault for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Developed by Trinket Studios, the game features tactical deckbuilding combat, a space opera narrative structured like a cartoon series, and over 75 fully-voiced characters. The PC version was released in October 2025.
